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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.36, 513.87 and 204.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.36, 513.87 and 204.32 is: 281.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.36 : 513.87 = 204.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.36/513.87 = 204.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.36x = 513.87 × 204.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.36x = 104,991.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,991.35/372.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.96

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